For my friends

I just bought a scanner and I'm putting up a Barn series of pictures on my facebook thingy, I thought I would share them here too. The kids and I shared 20 years there in Sagaponack (a block from the ocean), maybe the happiest time of my life, the kids loved it. The farm was on 75 acres..... Heaven

I see a 2002 and maybe another under a cover between the buildings(maybe it's a CSI). Then there is a 1938 or so American machine in the left of the photo and what looks to be a mid 80s Toyota Cresida or similar on the right side.

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I see a 2002 and maybe another under a cover between the buildings(maybe it's a CSI). Then there is a 1938 or so American machine in the left of the photo and what looks to be a mid 80s Toyota Cresida or similar on the right side.

I envy you having lived in those places and in those times

That's my 1971 2002, under the cover is my 1971 2800cs euro, my 47 ford coupe and a 530 to the right I think.

This is when I was still driving the 71 2002 so it was early in my stay there.

Thanks Cab the scanner is great fun, now the kids will have some pixs of their own without rustling through my collection!

A closer look at the 39 today. Funny thing, when Faith was born I brought her home from the hospital in my 47 ford (it was just recently put into service, still unpainted and in primer). Zephyr (who we should all know by now) had her own car (the 39) to grow up with from the start (also in primer, but running nicely). Luckily, she was born at home with a lovely midwife and I in a snow storm, but that's another story

It's funny, when you think of the Hamptons, you think of obscene wealth and multi-million dollar homes on the water. I was privelidged to spend 24 hours in the Hamptons in 1975 as a young turk. Unfortunately, the pastoral beauty was lost on me as I was with a bunch of guys from school (beer tends to cloud memories, eh?).

Your photos capture the serene beauty of the place. Great job and thanks for sharing them with us.

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It's funny, when you think of the Hamptons, you think of obscene wealth and multi-million dollar homes on the water. I was privelidged to spend 24 hours in the Hamptons in 1975 as a young turk. Unfortunately, the pastoral beauty was lost on me as I was with a bunch of guys from school (beer tends to cloud memories, eh?).

Your photos capture the serene beauty of the place. Great job and thanks for sharing them with us.

alan

Hey Alan

Thanks, this place does have it's beauty, you just have to get to it these days (especially in summer). A good example is this whole farm (it was the Roesel farm) was flattened to the ground and there now sits some of the ugliest, most pretentious three houses I've ever seen. To make things worse, the houses are for summer people who might open them up two or three Months a year. My two main barns are still standing though, all dolled up! They belong to the original farm house where grandpa Roesel was born.

Posting these pictures have made me want to write a story about the history of the place and how I became part of it. Back in the day (before my time), the Foster and Roesel farms ran Sagaponack. I became close friends with Cliff and his wife (Fosters) and their farm still thrives a few streets over. There is still one Roesel left and I plan to visit Joyce and check on the Roesel spelling and a few other things.

Today's picture is the big machine/truck barn we used to rent out (one of the two that were) to pay for the joint. If you look close you'll see a panel missing in the door. That was for my small army of cats that kept the farm clean of mice. That was there when I moved in and I just kept with tradition.

My grandmother lived in Southampton all my life so I've been coming out ever since day one. I've always loved it here but never could afford to stay (it was very quiet then too, with little commerce). I came to the conclusion, eventually, that where I lived made a bigger difference than how much money I had so in 1971 I packed up for good and started living in East Moriches in an old train station I rented for 40 bucks a month and slowly worked my way east. Today I'm almost to the end (Montauk) still poor, but really happy!

Oh man, I bet the stories from the 1800 and 1900's of sea faring men making their keep from Mother Ocean on great sailing ships would be amazing. Is there a historical society in town? They are usually a treasure trove of old photos and such. I wouldn't be surprised if there were originally only a few big land owners who leased out their lands to tenant farmers and such.

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Oh man, I bet the stories from the 1800 and 1900's of sea faring men making their keep from Mother Ocean on great sailing ships would be amazing. Is there a historical society in town? They are usually a treasure trove of old photos and such. I wouldn't be surprised if there were originally only a few big land owners who leased out their lands to tenant farmers and such.

alan

The whole island has a rich history in life saving, fishing and farming. The town I'm in now has a marine museum (that's killer) and still has it's rescue station that is operational. I've been here, in Amagansett, for the last 10-15 years or so and have gotten to know some of the towns best characters, both fishing and rescue. It's nice to walk among these guys...

This photo was in September of 1987 (it sez so on the back) and I can remember trying to get some primer on the 39 from a bare metal redo and trying to get the wood pile in order for winter. One thing about life in the barns; you had to work with the seasons, the painting window was short and living on the water was damp. Not a painters friend

But all things considered, the kids and I where in paradise for the 20 years. We'll always have a fondness for barns and Zephyr promises me that when she hits it big as a lawyer....

The memories and life experiences of living there will always trump whatever monetary gains you may get. It is so pretty there, too bad we can't drive our E30's (you too Peter, bring the pickup) and just camp out under the stars (or in a barn if it should rain).

Wouldn't that be a bar-b-que and beer fest to end all? Talk about the last hurrah!!!! We could all tell stories of our long lost youth (or in my case mispent )

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The memories and life experiences of living there will always trump whatever monetary gains you may get. It is so pretty there, too bad we can't drive our E30's (you too Peter, bring the pickup) and just camp out under the stars (or in a barn if it should rain).

Wouldn't that be a bar-b-que and beer fest to end all? Talk about the last hurrah!!!! We could all tell stories of our long lost youth (or in my case mispent )

alan

Oh, without a doubt, too bad it took me so long to figure that out. It is hard though to leave the old neighborhood and all the great people. In the end though I started a new family and finally got with a girl I will have forever. That's what I call a good move, late or not!

A barbie with all these characters, wow, what a night for sure... we could do it at the beach, have a fire and everything

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Wait till he discovers Photoshop and starts playing with the colored filter effects. Priceless!!!

This is like being in a Benihana Restaurant, they cook excellent food right in front of you but the problem is you only get it in little increments.

alan

Photoshop!, I can barely run a computer.... I do have software from my printer though, and I think the scanner has stuff too. I'll have to look in to those programs. I've also been working with Paint. You can do some neat stuff with that.

That's funny you should bring up Benihana (he's a real car guy), I did a few of his cars when I was young. Today's shot is kind of boring but it has my cherished BMW sign (I still have it). I took it off a dealership I used to work for and later my partner bought the place for exotic and gray market cars we were doing (that's where my 930 came from). It's an original factory dealership sign from the 60's (the only Bmw dealer on the east end). I worked for the original owner of the place right before he retired, what a wonderful man. He raced 1600's and did quite well with them. Everybody loved Vic (me too). He gave me his snap on tool chest, I still have it...

I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

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I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

alan

All great ideas Alan, thanks. You do have to buy the software though, which is pricey from what I hear.

The scanner has different "dpi" settings. Does that make the picture bigger and more sharp the higher you go?

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I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

alan

All great ideas Alan, thanks. You do have to buy the software though, which is pricey from what I hear.

The scanner has different "dpi" settings. Does that make the picture bigger and more sharp the higher you go?

I think I'm using 300-400 setting

Cheers, Rick

I have a copy of Photoshop LE which came with my Nikon camera.

If you want it; I'll send you the CD...I don't use PS any more; the Linux GIMP program does everything PS does and it's free

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I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

alan

All great ideas Alan, thanks. You do have to buy the software though, which is pricey from what I hear.

The scanner has different "dpi" settings. Does that make the picture bigger and more sharp the higher you go?

I think I'm using 300-400 setting

Cheers, Rick

I have a copy of Photoshop LE which came with my Nikon camera.

If you want it; I'll send you the CD...I don't use PS any more; the Linux GIMP program does everything PS does and it's free

Quotealanrw
I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

alan

All great ideas Alan, thanks. You do have to buy the software though, which is pricey from what I hear.

The scanner has different "dpi" settings. Does that make the picture bigger and more sharp the higher you go?

I think I'm using 300-400 setting

Cheers, Rick

I have a copy of Photoshop LE which came with my Nikon camera.

If you want it; I'll send you the CD...I don't use PS any more; the Linux GIMP program does everything PS does and it's free

Quotealanrw
I am a big believer in the Dummies books. They always break stuff down to very simple terms. I know they have a Photoshop for Dummies. You might even find it at your library. Also, tons of online help sites (just like this one).

alan

All great ideas Alan, thanks. You do have to buy the software though, which is pricey from what I hear.

The scanner has different "dpi" settings. Does that make the picture bigger and more sharp the higher you go?

I think I'm using 300-400 setting

Cheers, Rick

I have a copy of Photoshop LE which came with my Nikon camera.

If you want it; I'll send you the CD...I don't use PS any more; the Linux GIMP program does everything PS does and it's free